Vice President Kamala Harris surprised social media users on Tuesday when she released her first post-election video to her supporters.
The video, shared by the Democratic Party's official X account, showed Harris directly addressing supporters disappointed in the recent election.
“Just to remind you, don't let anyone take away your power. You have the same power and the same purpose you had before November 5th. And you have the same ability to engage. “So never let anyone or any situation take your power away from you,” Harris said.
Many X users buzzed about Harris' video appearance, commenting that there seemed to be something “off” between her and the vice president and expressing surprise that it was shared publicly.
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Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters on X-Video on Tuesday. (X screenshot)
DC Examiner contributor Kimberly Ross responded, “Is this…a joke? Terrible video. Well.”
“I don't know if you guys want to expand on this. There's something, uh, wrong with the vice president,” joked Fox News contributor Joe Concha.
OutKick columnist Mary Kathryn Ham says, “When you give someone your phone to police their social media posts when everyone else is doing their best, you want to give it to someone who's doing you a favor.'' “Deaf,” he wrote.
Dan McLaughlin, a senior writer for National Review Online, responded: “There's no way a politician who isn't hated by his staff would release a video like this.''
“The joy is gone,” the Prince William County Republican Committee surmised.
“I'd love to read a 5,000-word article about how this was approved for release,” said Ben Williamson, a former adviser to President Trump.
“They didn't mean to let her go @joerogan but they made her do this,” American Principles Project president Terry Schilling posted with a facepalm emoji.
“Who thought this was a good idea? Who is this for? What is it for? What the hell is she talking about? Once again, we are ruled by idiots.” wondered Atlantic contributor Tyler Austin Harper.
Jim Geraghty, National Review's senior political correspondent, said, “Besides the incendiary atmosphere, the message of “don't let anyone take your power'' is probably the best theme for a peaceful transfer of power.'' “It's not ideal,” he wrote.
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The video is reportedly the first time Harris spoke about her election loss since conceding to President-elect Donald Trump during a call with donors and volunteers earlier today.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election on the campus of Howard University on Wednesday, November 6, in Washington, DC. (AP/Jacqueline Martin)
“The outcome of this election is obviously not what we wanted. It's not the result of our hard work. But I'm proud of the election we ran and everyone in this election. 's role was critical. What we did in 107 days was unprecedented,'' Ms. Harris said.
Harris has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the election and has been vacationing in Hawaii with second gentleman Doug Emhoff since last week.
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